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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.88, 528.28 and 217.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.88, 528.28 and 217.10 is: 299.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.88 : 528.28 = 217.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.88/528.28 = 217.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.88x = 528.28 × 217.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.88x = 114,690.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,690.37/382.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.54

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